It’s normal to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you begin using it. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it cause dehydration? Make you drowsy? There might also be a more severe possible side effect that you might not be aware of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name […]
February 27, 2024 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over 50% of those 75 and older have difficulty hearing. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we age is generally […]
February 19, 2024 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
Sleepless nights are no fun. Especially when it happens regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time again and again, and stressing about how tired you will be tomorrow. When these kinds of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the term “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of persistent insomnia […]
February 12, 2024 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
You may be familiar with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, such as the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud noises. However, you may find it intriguing to understand the connection between diabetes and hearing impairment. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How does diabetes raise […]
January 30, 2024 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
DIY is all the rage these days and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the ideal plumbing tutorial, buy the suggested tools, and go to work! A plumber would probably be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that sense of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it […]
Many older people experience hearing loss, but does that mean it’s unsafe for them to drive? Driving habits differ amongst different people so the response isn’t clear-cut. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the radio volume, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to stop driving. For individuals who commute on […]
December 11, 2023 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
Of course, pregnancy is amazing and wonderful. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be pretty unpleasant, at least sometimes. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of weird side effects. None of this detracts from the happiness of being a […]
November 28, 2023 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
The only one thing that you asked for was for the garbage to be taken out. A little bit later you realize your partner didn’t do it. “I Didn’t hear you”, they state. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they wanted done? The colloquial term for this is “selective […]
November 14, 2023 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we might, we can’t avoid aging. Sure, dyeing your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you may not be aware that several treatable health conditions have also been related to […]
October 17, 2023 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a walk in the morning. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers significantly. The old […]